Location: Austin Ridge Drive and Courthouse Road, Stafford VA Time: October 20, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
A 42-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested on DUI and drug charges after deputies investigated a disabled vehicle near Austin Ridge Drive and Courthouse Road.
Deputy Lee of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report and contacted the driver.
According to the sheriff’s office, the driver exhibited several reported signs of impairment, including rapid speech, heavy sweating, and suspicious behavior.
An initial investigation revealed that the man’s driver’s license had been revoked for DUI-related offenses.
Deputy Lee administered field sobriety tests and obtained a breath sample.
During the investigation, the driver reportedly admitted to using narcotics earlier that day.
Following his arrest, deputies located narcotics on the man’s person, resulting in additional charges.
The man was charged with driving under the influence, driving after forfeiture of license, two counts of possession of Schedule I or II controlled substances, and driving with a revoked license.
He was taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail and held without bond.